Drills for Skills - Blocking

Drill 7: #1 - #8 Blocks Lvl 1

Outward Blocks coupled with Inward Blocks

THERAPEUTIC BENEFIT

Combining blocks 1-8 enhances overall coordination, strength, and spatial awareness. Together, these movements integrate upper and lower body coordination, strengthen proprioception, and enhance motor control, offering a comprehensive system for practitioners to improve movement versatility.

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 9

Drills for Skills - Stances / Movement

Drill 19: Cross with Guard

Stepping back and forth from different Half-Moon Stances and adding a pivot

THERAPEUTIC BENEFIT

The cross with guard movement enhances coordination, balance, and upper body strength while promoting controlled shoulder and arm mobility. It reinforces proper alignment, improves posture, and strengthens the core, supporting stability, motor control, and increasing body awareness, fostering confidence in dynamic, functional movements.

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 8,10

Drill 20: Cross to angle with Guard

Jumping back and forth from different Half-Moon Stances and adding a pivot

THERAPEUTIC BENEFIT

The cross to angle step with guard movement improves coordination, balance, and body alignment. It encourages the use of core muscles and promotes proper weight distribution, fostering mobility and strength. It also aids in improving proprioception and spatial awareness, helping individuals build confidence in controlled movements while ensuring safety and stability during dynamic actions.

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 8,10

Drills for Skills - Striking

Drill 14: Front Two-Knuckle Punch (Lvl 2) with Half Moons

Combining Front Two-Knuckle Punches with Half Moons

THERAPEUTIC BENEFIT

Practicing the front two-knuckle punch and half-moon movement together enhances fluidity by synchronizing upper and lower body movements. This combination fosters smooth transitions and coordination, helping students develop the seamless control needed for strikes and positional shifts.

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 4

Drill 15: Back Two-Knuckle Punch (Lvl 2) with Half Moons

Combining Back Two-Knuckle and Half Moons

THERAPEUTIC BENEFIT

The back two-knuckle punch and half-moon movement enhance fluidity by uniting precise strikes with adaptive footwork, fostering seamless upper and lower body coordination for improved control and balance.

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 4

Drill 16: Palm Heel (Lvl 2) with Half Moons

Combining Palm Heel with Half Moons

THERAPEUTIC BENEFIT

Practicing the palm heel strike with its non-threatening open-hand position and half-moon movement together enhances fluidity, coordination, and balance by linking precise upper-body strikes with adaptable footwork, ensuring seamless movement and control in both striking and positioning.

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 4

Drill 17: Hammer Fist (Lvl 2) with Half Moons

Combining Hammer Fist with Half Moons

THERAPEUTIC BENEFIT

The hammer strike’s sweeping circular motion, distinct from linear strikes, emphasizes rotational strength and wrist protection. Paired with the half-moon movement’s smooth, directional footwork, these techniques improve spatial awareness, balance, and fluid coordination between upper and lower body movements.

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 4

Drill 18: Front / Back Combination with Half-Moons

Combining Front Two-Knuckle / Back Two-Knuckle (Static) with Half Moons

THERAPEUTIC BENEFIT

The front and back two-knuckle punches, with the half-moon movement, improve coordination, stability, and control. Together, they foster body coordination, enabling smooth transitions and readiness.

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 4

Drill 19: Palm / Hammer Combination with Half-Moons

Combining Palm/Hammer Fist (Static) with Half-Moon (Movement) forward and back

THERAPEUTIC BENEFIT

The combined palm heel and hammer strikes, along with the half-moon movement, improve both upper and lower body coordination, strength, and control. These strikes reinforce coordination, precision, balance, and fluid footwork. Together, these techniques improve body awareness, adaptability, and readiness.

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 4

Drill 20: Front / Back / Palm Combination with Half-Moons

Combining Front Two-Knuckle/Back Two-Knuckle/Palm (Static) with Half-Moon (Movement) forward and back

THERAPEUTIC BENEFIT

The front two-knuckle punch, back two-knuckle punch, and palm heel strike sequence strengthens upper body power. Paired with the half-moon movement which boosts balance and spatial awareness, these techniques enhance both upper and lower body coordination, improving confidence and adaptability.

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 4

Drill 21: Back / Palm / Hammer Combination with Half-Moons

Combining Back Two-Knuckle/Palm/Hammer (Static) with Half-Moon (Movement) forward and back

THERAPEUTIC BENEFIT

The back two-knuckle punch, palm heel strike, and hammer strike form a powerful sequence that enhances coordination, strength, and control. Alternating sides improves bilateral coordination and spatial control. This combination develops lower body strength, confidence in directional changes, and adaptability.

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 4

Drill 22: Front / Back / Palm / Hammer Combination with Half-Moons

Combining Front/Back/Palm/Hammer Fist (Static) with Half-Moon (Movement) forward and back

THERAPEUTIC BENEFIT

Practicing the front two-knuckle punch, back two-knuckle punch, palm heel strike, and hammer strike together enhances coordination and upper body strength. Together, these strikes strengthen fine motor skills and overall body control. Paired with the half-moon movement, which reinforces balance, spatial awareness, and foot placement, this combination promotes lower body strength, adaptability, and controlled movement.

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 4

Drills for Skills - Kicking

Drill 12: Rising Knee / Front Instep Kick / Front Ball Kick

Combining a Rising Knee with a Front Instep/Front Ball Kick

THERAPEUTIC BENEFIT

The rising knee, front instep kick, and front ball kick form a dynamic trio that enhances lower-body strength, flexibility, and coordination. Together, these movements strengthen the body, improve motor coordination, and increase proprioceptive awareness, providing therapeutic benefits that contribute to overall mobility, balance, and body control.

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 5,8,10

Drill 13: Front Instep Kick / Front Ball Kick with Half-Moons

Combining a Front Instep Kick/Front Ball Kick with Half Moons

THERAPEUTIC BENEFIT

Combining a front instep kick, front ball kick, and half-moon movements strengthens coordination, balance, and fluidity. This combination builds lower body strength, core stability, and spatial awareness, promoting confidence in executing varied techniques within dynamic movement patterns.

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 10

Drill 14: Front Ball Kick to angled Cross (Twist) Stance with Guard

Combining a Front Ball Kick with an Angled Cross Stance with Guard

THERAPEUTIC BENEFIT

The combination of a front ball kick to an angled cross stance with guard enhances lower body strength, coordination, and balance. The guard position fosters upper body awareness and encourages proper posture while promoting joint stability. This sequence supports proprioception, functional mobility, and dynamic balance, making it beneficial for improving coordination and stability in therapeutic settings.

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 8,10

Drill 15: Front Instep / Front Ball Kick to angled Cross (Twist) Stance with Guard

Combining a Front Instep and a Front Ball Kick with a lateral Cross (Twist) Stance

THERAPEUTIC BENEFIT

Combining a front instep kick, front ball kick, and an angled cross stance with guard enhances balance, flexibility, and core stability. This sequence refines proprioception and spatial awareness as practitioners navigate coordinated footwork while maintaining alignment. Practicing with a guard position reinforces posture and joint stability, promoting focus, controlled breathing, and overall confidence in movement.

This Skill is Used in Test Challenges: #’s 10